Stephen Colbert's Moving Eulogy for His Mother

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Stephen Colbert returned to the airwaves Wednesday night after a hiatus following the death of his mother. And his opening tribute to her will probably make you cry. 

By Benjamin F. Carlson

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The Meaning of Our Vampire Obsession

Three answers out of many: it's about taxes, immortality, and adolescent female desire.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Jul 30, 2009

The End of Sexist Pronouns

They, it, he, she: who can tell the difference between pronouns any more?

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By Max Fisher

Jul 30, 2009

Is G.I. Joe Insufficiently Patriotic?

The National Review questions the patriotism of the film based on the cartoon based on the doll.

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By Max Fisher

Jul 29, 2009

Police Safety Versus Constitutional Rights

A cop blogs that Gates and others should avoid asserting their rights as potential crimes are being investigated.

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By The Editors

Jul 28, 2009

What Is The Atlantic 50?

Think of The Atlantic 50 as our all-star team. These are the most influential commentators in the nation, the columnists and bloggers and broadcast pundits who shape the national debates.

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By The Editors

Jul 28, 2009

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